Specialist - Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

ESC Region 11-posted 1 day ago
Full-time • Mid Level
White Settlement, TX
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Ensure a well-articulated and coordinated comprehensive early childhood special education (ECSE) program. Provide effective leadership to campuses/districts/charter schools. Provide appropriate professional development and technical assistance to campuses/districts/charter schools. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions. This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.

  • Actively participate in and/or provide leadership for inter-departmental teams to help improve student performance in the region, improve the ESC internal operations, and meet the established goals and objectives for the ESC.
  • Is responsive as the first point of contact for all stakeholders in the education community.
  • Analyze available needs assessment data from regional, state, and national sources.
  • Participate in the collaborative development of a comprehensive plan for ECSE training, products, and services to meet regional needs.
  • Develop quality training, products, and services reflecting scientifically based research, national and state initiatives, and campus/district/charter school needs in the area of special education.
  • Develop quality training for ECSE teachers and administrators in curriculum content, instructional methodologies, and support structures for students with disabilities and students acquiring English as a second language in integrated settings.
  • Provide training on specific topics in early childhood special education, district on-site consultation visits and training, and support for districts regarding best practice updates and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Model effective use of technology in personal productivity and instructional applications.
  • Provide technical assistance to campuses/districts/charter schools as needed, as well as appropriate follow-up and follow-along to training, products, and services provided in the area of special education.
  • Evaluate the impact of training, products, and services on student performance, program application, and system changes in the area of special education.
  • Participate in designated local, state, and national professional development activities and share information with ESC staff and regional personnel.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree, preferred
  • Texas Teacher certification
  • Special Education certification
  • Team-oriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff campus/district/charter school personnel.
  • Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
  • Technology competency levels are comparable to those required by the State Board of Educator Certification for all beginning teachers.
  • Knowledgeable of federal, state, and local policies related to students with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of current educational best practices related to infants/toddlers and families.
  • Knowledgeable of early childhood assessment tools and procedures, Knowledge of Texas Pre-K Guidelines, and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
  • Knowledge of child development, family-centered services, diagnostic services, early interventions, and diverse populations.
  • Understand differentiated instruction to ensure success for all students.
  • Understands specially designed instruction, including accommodations and modifications, to ensure success for students with disabilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of special education, child-find, eligibility criteria, appropriate use of assessment results, and legal issues.
  • In-depth knowledge of special education program compliance.
  • A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in Texas public schools in the area of ECSE.
  • Successful experience in ECSE program development.
  • Successful experience in training ECSE teachers and/or other adults.
  • $645 monthly contribution for Medical Insurance
  • Competitive Pay and Growth Opportunities
  • Retirement Account Matching Program
  • HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer Insurance Offered
  • 10 Local Sick Paid Days provided Annually (Per School Year)
  • 5 State Personal Paid Leave Days provided Annually (Per School Year)
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